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In Dogged Pursuit of Well-Behaved Canines

April 27, 2024
With warmer weather nearing and the recently approved Paws in the Park off-leash pilot program starting, residents will likely see more dogs scampering freely in several town fields. Proper training is vital for that plan to be successful and for pups and…
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Belmont Stars Lace Up for Charity Dance-Off

April 2, 2024
Ten local celebrities will lace up their dance shoes on Friday, April 5, with the return of Dancing with the Belmont Stars, hosted by the Belmont Woman’s Club. “Dancing with the Stars started [locally] in 2014 in Watertown, and in 2019, while…
A young man holding a toy castle.
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The Squabblin’ Goblin: A Game Changer for Tabletop Fans

March 31, 2024
Mortal enemies brandished intimidating weapons, facing off in an epic clash of good against evil. While deadly skirmishes caused multiple casualties on the battlefield, there was nothing but camaraderie on the sidelines. David Irons, leading a troop of miniature goblins, challenged Dillon…
A monk in religious attire sweeping away a sand mandala.
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Lessons in Impermanence in Belmont Center

March 30, 2024
Julie Wu, Belmont Voice contributor Six Tibetan monks, draped in maroon and orange robes, hunch over a square black table. They tap colored sand out of elongated, narrow funnels, one grain at a time, so the sand forms, over hours and days,…
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Women’s History Month: Five who Made a Difference

March 29, 2024
March is Women’s History Month, a celebration of women’s contributions to American history. This week, we profile five women in Belmont who have made a difference in their community. Elizabeth Dionne Elizabeth Dionne became the fourth woman — and first in 17…
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Lunar New Year Unites Belmont

March 10, 2024
Vanessa Przysiecki was a study of concentration as the toddler reached down to grab the bright pink fuzzball on a tray full of different-sized puffballs. Using a pair of plastic chopsticks, she caught the piece and started lifting it from the bin.…
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Sisters Write about Pre-Internet Childhood in New Book

February 19, 2024
Greta Gafin, Belmont Voice correspondent Longtime Belmont resident Marlene Fereshetian and her sister, Sossi Manoukian, had long dreamed of writing a book together. “We had talked about it for many years,” said Fereshetian. Starting in 2020, as the world shut down because…
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